The Black Institute is an action-tank, a think tank that takes action. We do our work through one perspective, the perspective of Black people and people of color throughout the Diaspora. The Black Institute has two goals: the first goal is to be the premiere organization conducting research; making, shaping and influencing public policy, the second goal is to build a nationally recognized leadership training center focused on community and political organizing for people of color. We will use three strategies to reach our goals…Knowledge, Community and Leadership. The Knowledge strategy consists of data gathering, research and polling. Through the Community strategy we will conduct issue-based campaigns and community organizing. Finally through the Leadership strategy, the Institute will conduct leadership training and development. Lastly, our work will be around four specific areas of focus: Education, Environmental Justice, Economic Fairness and Immigration.

The Black Institute was incorporated in 2010 and received designation as a 501c3 in February, 2011. The Black Institute is the fulfillment of the vision of its founder Bertha Lewis who has been a community organizer for over twenty-five years because of her belief in the need for an institute conducting intellectual research and combining that research with advocacy, action and innovative leadership training.

The Black Institute believes that for too long, the Black perspective has been without a voice, and has generally been viewed as a minority perspective. As the demographics of the United States change, our nation is becoming majority-minority. With this demographic shift, it is crucial that the paradigm of public debate shift to be fully inclusive of a Black perspective.

Over the last six years, TBI has played a leading role in raising the voices of blacks in the fight for economic justice and immigrant rights locally and abroad — from advocating for low wage workers in Caribbean nations, to targeting corporations that exploit blacks to addressing high rates of unemployment and an inadequate education system. Blacks have been an easy target for low wage employers eager to exploit those desperate to find work and TBI campaigns have highlighted the unique struggles of low wage workers and immigrants.

The Harlem Brewing Company will be providing beer and food pairings with African & Caribbean cuisines highlighting the alligator pepper and other spices in the their products.
Visit GoAfricaHarlem.org for more information for Merchants and general Attendees or email Info@GoAfricaHarlem.org or phone 646-502-9778 Ext. 8001

Celeste Beatty and her team are a minority women owned business that has been doing great things since their inception. The product are now carried by FreshDirect & WalMart which speaks volumes towards their journey and success.

More details on the Harlem Brewing Company are below:

the first brews were made in her studio apartment right across from Marcus Garvey Park. She’d finally opened the gift of a home brew kit that sat in the closet for several weeks (that might explain why the first brewed weren’t such a hit). So, she kept on brewing, never giving up on perfecting her recipes. After challenges trying to open a local brewery, she took her home grown recipes to Olde Saratoga Brewery, working closely with Paul and Chris, both fine brewers, bottling her flagship Harlem Brew-Sugar Hill Golden Ale. On June 19, 2001,none of the packaging materials were ready so recycled beer boxes were gathered. With the amazing support from family, friends and neighbors (Uncle Arthur drove a Penske truck full of the first batch of beer over the river and through an upstate area called Harlem Valley back to 125th Street), Harlem Brewing Company launched at the Studio Museum in Harlem.

About Us

Glamorous Chicks Cosmetics

Founded in 2009, Glamorous Chicks Cosmetics has accumulated years of experience in the beauty industry, making us a trusted and renowned makeup innovator brand. We specialize in fashionable and trendy beauty and makeup products.

With more than 500+ products in stock, Glamorous Chicks Cosmetics is a trendsetter in the makeup world. In our online store, we carry a huge array of matte lipsticks, matte liquid lipsticks, glitter, glosses, head wraps, foundations, and other beauty items. Our products are redefining the beauty boundaries in the world of makeup.

At Glamorous Chicks Cosmetics, we believe that trendy makeup should be affordable; Wearing Glamorous Chicks Cosmetics tells people who you are – A classy, sassy and glamorous chick!

Core Values

Glamorous Chicks is deeply rooted in the following core values to preserve the foundation of our company:

Passionate about providing woman the most current beauty and fashion tools they need to make them feel beautiful.

Celebrating our main buyer, the modern woman and all her variety of lifestyles.

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We are happy to Welcome Goodway Bakery to the street Festival on 7/15/2017

Our items are baked fresh to order and shipped within 72 hours.

Company Overview :At Goodway Bakery, we’ve been baking for nearly 40 years. We offer the best in artisan baked products. Our items are all natural and made from scratch each day. We add no preservatives or artificial flavors. Instead, your discerning taste buds will savor the flavor of pure Madagascar bourbon vanilla, grade A butter (not the flavoring!), real Bacardi Rum and unbleached flour.

An Investment in Education…

When you purchase one of our delicious, made-from-scratch products, your contribution helps us to educate students. Our baked goods are made fresh daily and contain no added preservatives or artificial ingredients. Taste the difference! We cater to high class taste buds!

Redemption Christian Academy is truly more than a school! We believe that one student’s education can positively affect a family; the one family can positively affect a neighborhood; one neighborhood can positively affect a community; one community can change a society. If we all did a little, then we can do a lot together. RCA is a stepping stone for each student’s future success.www.redemptionchristianacademy.org

Goodway Bakery – Since 1979, Goodway Bakery has been the catalyst in the success of RCA. Working hand in hand RCA and Goodway Bakery allow every student not only an opportunity to invest in their own educational process, but also the realization of the personal sacrifice it takes to be successful. Through RCA’s Career Development program at Goodway Bakery, students have the opportunity to excel in practical skills such as food preparation, baking technology, packaging, culinary arts, and sales and marketing. When you purchase something from Goodway Bakery, you are making an investment in the education of our youth.

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Products

From our famous coconut macaroons, classic chocolate chip cookies and gourmet brownies, our baked goods are the best when it comes to breads, cakes, cookies, and pies. Looking for that unforgettable dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth? Try our cream cheese pound cake, a box of our signature Italian biscotti, delectable banana nut bread, or our seasonal pumpkin loaf made with organic sugar and real Philadelphia cream cheese. Along with our other products, our Southern style pecan pies and homemade peanut brittle, chocolate bark, and toffee have received high acclaim from connoisseurs throughout the world—even as far as Australia!

Celebrating its 3rd anniversary, this fun filled street festival is not only a day of entertainment; it also promotes and increases awareness of African, African-American, and Caribbean artists, merchants, and vendors in the community. The diversity of the African diaspora is showcased beautifully as a result of this festival. From the food to the traditional dress and specialty goods and services provided by various African and Caribbean cultures, the festival is always a rewarding experience. All those involved should be proud of the coalition of dance, music and art brought to the City of New York every year.

I want to thank Go Africa Network for the community service award. I am honored to be recognized and proud to again serve on the honorary committee for this year’s street festival. This innovative celebration brings together business owners, community members and political leaders and allows for the exchange of views, promotion of trade and investment opportunities.

Congratulations to Go Africa Network, and best wishes for a successful festival.

A leader in business education for 85 years, Berkeley College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and enrolls nearly 8,000 students including more than 700 international students in its Baccalaureate and Associate degree programs. The College has eight campuses in New York and New Jersey as well as an Online Campus. Programs are offered in more than 20 career fields.

Berkeley by the numbers

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million in grants and scholarships provided during the 2015-2016 award year

8,300+

students, including more than 700 international students representing nearly 100 countries